elsewhere

adverb

else·​where ˈel(t)s-ˌ(h)wer 

: in or to another place

took my business elsewhere

Examples of elsewhere in a Sentence

The angry customer said he would take his business elsewhere.

Elsewhere in the same book she gives another date.

The parts are produced elsewhere.

Recent Examples on the Web

Tesla Takedown, in the U.S. and elsewhere, was organized by a group that included disillusioned owners of the automaker’s vehicles, celebrities such as actor John Cusack and at least one Democratic lawmaker, Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Texas. —Michael Liedtke, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2025

Fran Garcia and Lucas Vazquez, who came through Madrid’s academy but had to move elsewhere before returning in a career path known as the ‘Via Carvajal’, were the club’s only two fit players not to be called up to their national teams in this break. —Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025

Networking is crucial for both of these goals, particularly career advancement, with so many people seeking new career opportunities, whether with their current employer or elsewhere. —Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025

Those in select states can lock in a $150 bonus (CO, NJ, MI, PA, WV) while users elsewhere can bet college hoops, NBA, MLB and more with a $1,500 first bet offer. —Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English elleswher, going back to Old English elles hwær — more at else entry 1, where entry 1

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing elsewhere

• take one's business elsewhere

Rhymes for elsewhere

• aftercare
• anywhere
• billionaire
• chinaware
• debonair
• dinnerware
• disrepair
• doctrinaire
• earthenware
• everywhere
• frigidaire
• kitchenware

Kids Definition

elsewhere

adverb

else·​where ˈels-ˌ(h)we(ə)r 

-ˌ(h)wa(ə)r

: in or to another place

took my business elsewhere